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This book looks at three key theories which have implications for the role of ethics in war and armed conflict: cosmopolitanism; internationalism; and political realism.

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This is a useful and stimulating book on a topical subject, clear and non-technical enough for a wide range of readers. Political Studies Review This is a useful and stimulating book on a topical subject, clear and non-technical enough for a wide range of readers.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents; Chapter 1; Introduction; Part 1: International politics and the morality of peace and war; Chapter 2; Political realism and state violence; Chapter 3; Internationalism and the rule of law; Chapter 4; Cosmopolitanism and armed conflict; Part 2: Ethical approaches to peace and war; Chapter 5; Just war and the state; Chapter 6; The politics of pacifism; Part 3: Cosmopolitan strategies; Chapter 7; Post-modern war; Chapter 8; Human security, human rights and human development; Chapter 9; Humanitarian intervention, cosmopolitanism and pacifism; Chapter 10; Peacebuilding and international conflict management; Chapter 11; Conclusion.

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      Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
      Publication Date: 15/06/2005
      ISBN13: 9780748615254, 978-0748615254
      ISBN10: 0748615253

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book looks at three key theories which have implications for the role of ethics in war and armed conflict: cosmopolitanism; internationalism; and political realism.

      Trade Review
      This is a useful and stimulating book on a topical subject, clear and non-technical enough for a wide range of readers. Political Studies Review This is a useful and stimulating book on a topical subject, clear and non-technical enough for a wide range of readers.

      Table of Contents
      Table of Contents; Chapter 1; Introduction; Part 1: International politics and the morality of peace and war; Chapter 2; Political realism and state violence; Chapter 3; Internationalism and the rule of law; Chapter 4; Cosmopolitanism and armed conflict; Part 2: Ethical approaches to peace and war; Chapter 5; Just war and the state; Chapter 6; The politics of pacifism; Part 3: Cosmopolitan strategies; Chapter 7; Post-modern war; Chapter 8; Human security, human rights and human development; Chapter 9; Humanitarian intervention, cosmopolitanism and pacifism; Chapter 10; Peacebuilding and international conflict management; Chapter 11; Conclusion.

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